Last week I was thrown into an anti-Verizon rage when I heard that Verizon wouldn't be picking up the Samsung Galaxy S II like the rest of the networks. But BGR claims they're getting something better: The Nexus Prime.

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"Verizon doesn't think the Samsung GALAXY S II will be competitive with the iPhone 5 when it launches," according to their sources. So instead they're running with the much-anticipated Nexus Prime, the first phone with Android 4.0 (aka Ice Cream Sandwich). And it's gonna be a Verizon exclusive when it lands in October.

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Clearly, they were so afraid of losing my love and business that they went ahead and made this deal. You're welcome, America! [BGR]

Update: As some commenters have pointed out, the BGR article says DROID Prime, not Nexus Prime. It's likely that they are the same phone, though it does still leave room for doubt. Don'tcha just love rumors?

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